Volvo 2012 Owner's manual

VOLVO V70 & XC70

Owners Manual Web Edition

DEAR VOLVO OWNER

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VOLVO

We hope you will enjoy many years of driving pleasure in your Volvo.

The car has been designed for the safety and comfort of you and your

passengers. Volvo is one of the safest cars in the world. Your Volvo

has also been designed to satisfy all current safety and environmental

requirements.

In order to increase your enjoyment of the car, we recommend that

you familiarise yourself with the equipment, instructions and mainte-

nance information contained in this owner's manual.

Table of contents

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00

00 Introduction

Important information................................. 8

Volvo and the environment....................... 11

01

01 Safety

Seatbelts .................................................. 16

Airbags...................................................... 19

Activating/deactivating the airbag*........... 22

Side airbags (SIPS bags) ......................... 24

Inflatable Curtain (IC) ............................... 26

WHIPS ...................................................... 27

When the systems deploy ........................ 29

Safety mode.............................................. 30

Child safety............................................... 31

02

02 Locks and alarm

Remote control key/key blade.................. 44

Privacy locking*......................................... 49

Battery replacement, remote control key/

PCC*......................................................... 51

Keyless drive*............................................ 53

Locking/unlocking..................................... 56

Child safety locks...................................... 61

Alarm*....................................................... 62

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03

03 Your driving environment

Instruments and controls.......................... 66

Key positions............................................ 74

Seats......................................................... 76

Steering wheel.......................................... 81

Lighting..................................................... 82

Wipers and washing.................................. 92

Windows, rearview and door mirrors........ 95

Compass*............................................... 100

Power sunroof*....................................... 101

Alcoguard*.............................................. 103

Starting the engine.................................. 107

Starting the engine – Flexifuel................. 109

Starting the engine – external battery..... 111

Gearboxes............................................... 112

All-wheel drive – AWD*........................... 118

Foot brake............................................... 119

Hill Descent Control (HDC)..................... 121

Parking brake.......................................... 123

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04

04 Comfort and driving pleasure

Menus and messages............................. 132

Climate control........................................ 138

Fuel-driven engine block heater and pas-

senger compartment heater*.................. 145

Additional heater*.................................... 148

Audio system.......................................... 149

RSE - Rear Seat Entertainment system -

Dual Screen* .......................................... 162

Trip computer......................................... 167

DSTC – Stability and traction control sys-

tem.......................................................... 169

Adapting driving characteristics............. 171

Cruise control*........................................ 172

Adaptive cruise control*.......................... 174

Distance Alert*........................................ 182

Collision Warning & Pedestrian Detection

with Auto Brake*..................................... 185

Driver Alert System – DAC*..................... 192

Driver Alert System - LDW*..................... 195

Park assist syst*...................................... 198

BLIS* – Blind Spot Information System. . 201

Comfort inside the passenger compart-

ment........................................................ 204

Bluetooth handsfree*.............................. 208

Built-in phone*........................................ 213

05

05 During your journey

Recommendations during driving........... 220

Refuelling................................................ 223

Fuel......................................................... 224

Loading................................................... 228

Cargo area.............................................. 232

Driving with a trailer................................ 235

Towing and recovery.............................. 241

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06

06 Wheels and tyres

General ................................................... 246

Changing wheels ................................... 250

Tyre pressure ......................................... 253

Warning triangle and first-aid kit*............ 254

Emergency puncture repair (TMK)* ........ 255

07

07 Maintenance and service

Engine compartment............................... 262

Lamps..................................................... 269

Wiper blades and washer fluid................ 275

Battery..................................................... 277

Fuses...................................................... 280

Car care.................................................. 289

08

08 Specifications

Type designations................................... 296

Dimensions and weights......................... 298

Engine specifications.............................. 304

Engine oil................................................ 306

Fluids and lubricants............................... 308

Fuel......................................................... 310

Wheel and tyres, dimensions and pres-

sure ........................................................ 311

Electrical system..................................... 314

Type approval......................................... 315

Symbols in the display............................ 316

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09

09 Alphabetical Index

Alphabetical Index.................................. 320

Introduction

Important information

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Reading the Owner's Manual

Introduction

A good way of getting to know your new car is

to read the owner's manual, ideally before your

first journey. This will give you the opportunity

to familiarise yourself with new functions, to

see how best to handle the car in different sit-

uations, and to make the best use of all the

car's features. Please pay attention to the

safety instructions contained in the manual.

The specifications, design features and illus-

trations in this owner's manual are not binding.

We reserve the right to make modifications

without prior notice.

©

Volvo Car Corporation

Option

All types of option/accessory are marked with

an asterisk*.

In addition to standard equipment, this manual

also describes options (factory fitted equip-

ment) and certain accessories (retrofitted extra

equipment).

The equipment described in the owner's man-

ual is not available in all cars - they have dif-

ferent equipment depending on adaptations

for the needs of different markets and national

or local laws and regulations.

In the event of uncertainty over what is stand-

ard or an option/accessory, contact a Volvo

dealer.

Special texts

WARNING

Warning texts advise of a risk of personal

injury.

IMPORTANT

Important texts advise of a risk of material

damage.

NOTE

NOTE texts give advice or tips that facilitate

the use of features and functions for exam-

ple.

Footnote

There is footnote information in the owner's

manual that is located at the bottom of the

page. This information is an addition to the text

that it refers to via a number. If the footnote

refers to text in a table then letters are used

instead of numbers for referral.

Message texts

There are displays in the car that show text

messages. These text messages are high-

lighted in the owner's manual by means of the

text being slightly larger and printed in grey.

Examples of this are in menu texts and mes-

sage texts on the information display (e.g.

Audio settings).

Decals

The car contains different types of decal which

are designed to convey important information

in a simple and clear manner. The decals in the

car have the following descending degree of

importance for the warning/information.

Warning for personal injury

G031590

Black ISO symbols on yellow warning field,

white text/image on black message field. Used

to indicate the presence of danger which, if the

Introduction

Important information

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warning is ignored, may result in serious per-

sonal injury or fatality.

Risk of property damage

G031592

White ISO symbols and white text/image on

black or blue warning field and message field.

Used to indicate the presence of danger which,

if the warning is ignored, may result in damage

to property.

Information

G031593

White ISO symbols and white text/image on

black message field.

NOTE

The labels shown in the owner's manual are

not provided as exact reproductions of

those in the car. The purpose is to show

their approximate appearance and location

in the car. The information that applies to

your car in particular is available on the label

in question in your car.

Procedure lists

Procedures where action must be taken in a

certain sequence are numbered in the owner's

manual.

When there is a series of illustrations for

step-by-step instructions each step is

numbered in the same way as the corres-

ponding illustration.

There are numbered lists with letters adja-

cent to the series of illustrations where the

order of the instructions is not significant.

Arrows appear numbered and unnum-

bered and are used to illustrate a move-

ment.

If there is no series of illustrations for step-by-

step instructions then the different steps are

numbered with normal numbers.

Position lists

Red circles containing a number are used

in overview images where different com-

ponents are pointed out. The number

recurs in the position list featured in con-

nection with the illustration that describes

the item.

Bulleted lists

A bulleted list is used when there is a list of

points in the owner's manual.

Example:

Introduction

Important information

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Coolant

•

Engine oil

To be continued

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This symbol is located furthest down to the

right when a section continues on the following

page.

Recording data

The driving and safety systems in the car use

computers which check and share information

with each other on the car's function. One or

more of these computers may store informa-

tion on the systems they check during normal

driving, during the course of a collision or near-

collision. Stored information may be used by:

•

Volvo Car Corporation

•

Service or repair workshops

•

Police or other authorities

•

Other parties who claim legal entitlement

for access to the information or someone

who has permission from the owner to

access the information.

Accessories and extra equipment

The incorrect connection and installation of

accessories can negatively affect the car's

electrical system. Certain accessories only

function when their associated software is

installed in the car's computer system. Volvo

therefore recommends that you always con-

tact an authorised Volvo workshop before

installing accessories which are connected to

or affect the electrical system.

Information on the Internet

At www.volvocars.com there is further infor-

mation concerning your car.

Introduction

Volvo and the environment

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

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Volvo Cars' environmental philosophy

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Environmental care is one of Volvo Car Corpo-

ration's core values which influence all opera-

tions. We also believe that our customers share

our consideration for the environment.

Your Volvo complies with strict international

environmental standards and is also manufac-

tured in one of the cleanest and most resource-

efficient plants in the world. Volvo Car Corpo-

ration has global ISO certification, which

includes the environmental standard ISO

14001 covering all factories and several of our

other units. We also set requirements for our

partners so that they work systematically with

environmental issues.

fuel consumption

Volvo cars have competitive fuel consumption

in each of their respective classes. Lower fuel

consumption generally results in lower emis-

sion of the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide.

It is possible for the driver to influence fuel con-

sumption. For more information read under the

heading, Reducing environmental impact.

Efficient emission control

Your Volvo is manufactured following the con-

cept "Clean inside and out" – a concept that

encompasses a clean interior environment as

well as highly efficient emission control. In

many cases the exhaust emissions are well

below the applicable standards.

Clean air in the passenger compartment

A passenger compartment filter prevents dust

and pollen from entering the passenger com-

partment via the air intake.

A sophisticated air quality system, IAQS* (Inte-

rior Air Quality System) ensures that the incom-

ing air is cleaner than the air in the traffic out-

side.

The system consists of an electronic sensor

and a carbon filter. The incoming air is moni-

tored continuously and if there is an increase in

Introduction

Volvo and the environment

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

the level of certain unhealthy gases such as

carbon monoxide then the air intake is closed.

Such a situation may arise in heavy traffic,

queues and tunnels for example.

The entry of nitrous oxides, ground-level ozone

and hydrocarbons is prevented by the carbon

filter.

Textile standard

The interior of a Volvo is designed to be plea-

sant and comfortable, even for people with

contact allergies and for asthma sufferers.

Extreme attention has been given to choosing

environmentally-compatible materials. This

means that they also fulfil the requirements in

the Oeko-Tex 100 standard

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, a major advance

towards a healthier passenger compartment

environment.

Oeko-Tex certification covers seatbelts, car-

pets and fabrics for example. The leather in the

upholstery undergoes chromium-free tanning

and fulfils the certification requirements.

Volvo workshops and the environment

Regular maintenance creates the conditions

for a long service life and low fuel consumption

for your car. In this way you contribute to a

cleaner environment. When Volvo's workshops

are entrusted with the service and mainte-

nance of your car it becomes part of our sys-

tem. Volvo makes clear demands regarding the

way in which our workshops are designed in

order to prevent spills and discharges into the

environment. Our workshop staff have the

knowledge and the tools required to guarantee

good environmental care.

Reducing environmental impact

You can easily help reduce environmental

impact - here are a few tips:

•

Avoid letting the engine idle - switch off the

engine when stationary for longer periods.

Pay attention to local regulations.

•

Drive economically - think ahead.

•

Perform service and maintenance in

accordance with the owner's manual's

instructions - follow the Service and War-

ranty Booklet's recommended intervals.

•

If the car is equipped with an engine block

heater*, use it before starting from cold - it

improves starting capacity and reduces

wear in cold weather and the engine rea-

ches normal operating temperature more

quickly, which lowers consumption and

reduces emissions.

•

High speed increases consumption con-

siderably due to increased wind resistance

- a doubling of speed increases wind resis-

tance 4 times.

•

Always dispose of environmentally hazar-

dous waste, such as batteries and oils, in

an environmentally safe manner. Consult a

workshop in the event of uncertainty about

how this type of waste should be discarded

- an authorised Volvo workshop is recom-

mended.

Following this advice can save money, the

planet's resources are saved and the car's

durability is extended. For more information

and further advice, see page 220

Recycling

As a part of Volvo's environmental work, it is

important that the car is recycled in an envi-

ronmentally sound manner. Almost all of the

car can be recycled. The last owner of the car

is therefore requested to contact a dealer for

referral to a certified/approved recycling

facility.

The owner's manual and the

environment

The FSC symbol shows that the paper pulp in

this publication comes from FSC certified for-

ests or other controlled sources.

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More information on www.oekotex.com

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Seatbelts ................................................................................................ 16

Airbags.................................................................................................... 19

Activating/deactivating the airbag*......................................................... 22

Side airbags (SIPS bags) ....................................................................... 24

Inflatable Curtain (IC) ............................................................................. 26

WHIPS .................................................................................................... 27

When the systems deploy ...................................................................... 29

Safety mode............................................................................................ 30

Child safety............................................................................................. 31

SAFETY

01 Safety

Seatbelts

01

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General information

Heavy braking can have serious consequences

if the seatbelts are not used. Ensure that all

passengers use their seatbelts.

It is important that the seatbelt lies against the

body so it can provide maximum protection.

Do not lean the backrest too far back. The

seatbelt is designed to protect in a normal

seating position.

Putting on a seatbelt

Pull the belt out slowly and secure it by press-

ing its locking tab into the seatbelt buckle. A

loud "click" indicates that the belt has locked.

The buckles only fit the intended lock in the rear

seat

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Releasing the seatbelt

Press the red button on the seatbelt buckle and

then let the belt retract. If the seatbelt does not

retract fully, feed it in by hand so that it does

not hang loose.

The seatbelt locks and cannot be with-

drawn:

•

if it is pulled out too quickly

•

during braking and acceleration

•

if the car leans heavily.

Make sure that you:

•

do not use clips or anything else that can

prevent the seatbelt from fitting properly

•

ensure that the seatbelt is not twisted or

caught on anything

•

the hip strap must be positioned low down

(not over the abdomen)

•

tension the hip strap over the lap by pulling

the diagonal shoulder belt up towards the

shoulder.

WARNING

The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a seat-

belt is not used or is used incorrectly, this

may diminish the protection provided by the

airbag in the event of a collision.

WARNING

Each seatbelt is designed for only one per-

son.

WARNING

Never modify or repair the seatbelts your-

self. Volvo recommends that you contact an

authorised Volvo workshop.

If a seatbelt has been subjected to a major

load, such as in conjunction with a collision,

the entire seatbelt must be replaced. Some

of the protective characteristics of the seat-

belt may have been lost, even if it appears

to be undamaged. In addition, replace the

seatbelt if the belt is worn or damaged. The

new seatbelt must be type-approved and

intended for installation in the same position

as the replaced seatbelt.

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Certain markets.

01 Safety

Seatbelts

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Seatbelts and pregnancy

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The seatbelt should always be worn during

pregnancy. But it is then crucial that it be worn

in the correct way. The diagonal section should

wrap over the shoulder then be routed between

the breasts and to the side of the abdomen.

The lap section should lay flat over the thighs

and as low as possible under the abdomen. –

It must never be allowed to ride upward.

Remove the slack from the seatbelt and ensure

that it fits as close to the body as possible. In

addition, check that there are no twists in the

seatbelt.

As the pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers

should adjust their seats and steering wheel

such that they can easily maintain control of the

vehicle as they drive (which means that they

must be able to easily operate the foot pedals

and steering wheel). The aim should be to posi-

tion the seat with as large a distance as possi-

ble between abdomen and steering wheel.

Seatbelt reminder

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Unbelted occupants will be reminded to fasten

their seatbelts by means of an audio and visual

reminder. The audio reminder is speed

dependent, and in some cases time depend-

ent. The visual reminder is located in the roof

console and the combined instrument panel.

Child seats are not covered by the seatbelt

reminder system.

Rear seat

The seatbelt reminder in the rear seat has two

subfunctions:

•

Provides information on which seatbelts

are being used in the rear seat. A message

appears in the information display when

the seatbelts are in use, or if one of the rear

doors has been opened. The message is

cleared automatically after driving for

approximately 30 seconds or after press-

ing the indicator stalk's READ button.

•

Provides a warning if one of the rear seat-

belts is unfastened during travel. This

warning takes the form of a message on

the information display along with the

audio/visual signal. The warning stops

when the seatbelt is re-fastened, or it can

also be acknowledged manually by press-

ing the READ button.

The message on the information display show-

ing which seatbelts are in use is always avail-

able. Press the READ button to see stored

messages.

01 Safety

Seatbelts

01

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Certain markets

An acoustic signal and indicator lamp remind

the driver and front seat passenger to use a

seatbelt if either of them is not wearing one. At

low speed, the audio reminder will sound for

the first 6 seconds.

Seatbelt tensioner

All the seatbelts are equipped with belt ten-

sioners. A mechanism in the seatbelt tensioner

tightens the seatbelt in the event of a suffi-

ciently violent collision. The seatbelt then pro-

vides more effective restraint for the occu-

pants.

WARNING

Never insert the tongue of the passenger's

seatbelt into the buckle on the driver's side.

Always insert the tongue of the seatbelt into

the buckle on the correct side. Do not make

any damages on seatbelts nor insert any

foreign objects into a buckle. The seatbelts

and buckles would then possibly not func-

tion as intended in the event of a collision.

There is a risk of serous injury.

01 Safety

Airbags

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Warning symbol on the combined

instrument panel

The warning symbol in the combined instru-

ment panel illuminates when the remote con-

trol key is in key position II or III. The symbol

clears after approx. 6 seconds provided the

airbag system is fault-free.

WARNING

If the warning symbol for the airbag system

remains illuminated or illuminates while driv-

ing, it means that the airbag system does

not have full functionality. The symbol indi-

cates a fault in the seatbelt tensioner sys-

tem, SIPS, the IC system or some other fault

in the system. Volvo recommends that you

contact an authorised Volvo workshop

immediately.

As well as the warning symbol, a message may

appear on the information display in appropri-

ate cases. If the warning symbol malfunctions,

the warning triangle illuminates and

SRS

Airbag Service required

or SRS Airbag

Service urgent

appears in the display. Volvo

recommends that you contact an authorised

Volvo workshop immediately.

Airbag system

G018665

Airbag system, left-hand drive car.

G018666

Airbag system, right-hand drive car.

The system consists of airbags and sensors. A

sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors

and the airbag(s) are inflated with hot gas. To

cushion the impact, the airbag deflates when

compressed. When this occurs, smoke

escapes into the car. This is completely nor-

mal. The entire process, including inflation and

deflation of the airbag, occurs within tenths of

a second.

WARNING

Volvo recommends that you contact an

authorised Volvo workshop for repair.

Defective work in the airbag system could

cause malfunction and result in serious per-

sonal injury.

01 Safety

Airbags

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NOTE

The sensors react differently depending on

the course of the collision and whether or

not the seatbelts on the driver and passen-

ger side are used.

It is therefore possible that only one (or

none) of the airbags may inflate in a colli-

sion. The airbag system senses the force of

the collision on the car and adapts accord-

ingly so that one or more airbags are

deployed.

The capacity of the airbags is also adapted

to the collision force to which the vehicle is

subjected.

Location of the front passenger airbag in a left-

hand drive car.

Location of the front passenger airbag in a right-

hand drive car.

Airbag on the driver's side

The car has an airbag to supplement the pro-

tection afforded by the seatbelt on the driver's

side. It is folded up into the centre of the steer-

ing wheel. The steering wheel is marked

AIRBAG.

WARNING

The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a seat-

belt is not used or is used incorrectly, this

may diminish the protection provided by the

airbag in the event of a collision.

Passenger airbag

The car has an airbag to supplement the pro-

tection afforded by the seatbelt on the passen-

ger side. It is folded up into a compartment

above the glovebox. Its cover panel is marked

AIRBAG.

WARNING

To minimise the risk of injury if the airbag

deploys, passengers must sit as upright as

possible with their feet on the floor and

backs against the backrest. Seatbelts must

be secured.

WARNING

Do not put objects in front of or above the

dashboard where the passenger airbag is

located.

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